Avoid
Auroville in August
Puducherry, India
Why August scores 1/5
Roads & Access
self drive: Depends on terrain. road condition: Reasonable roads. public transport: Bus/train available.. from nearest city: Connected by road from nearest city.. last km difficulty: easy to moderate
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. km: 10. has er: true. ambulance 108: true. nearest hospital: District/town hospital available. response time min: 20
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good coverage in town.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Organic farm visits, Bakery treats, Open green spaces, Educational sustainability experience
Elevation
30m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | January at Auroville: 20-30°C, dry and clear, the peak window for Matrimandir visits and open-air meditation. Book Matrimandir passes a day ahead — slots go fast. |
| February | 5/5 | February at Auroville: 21-31°C, dry and cool enough for cycling the red-earth paths. Matrimandir gardens and organic farms run peak visitor hours. |
| March | 4/5 | March at Auroville: 24–33°C, last good month before heat sets in. Matrimandir bookings easier than peak winter, community kitchens and forest cycle paths still workable before noon. |
| April | 1/5 | — |
| May | 1/5 | — |
| June | 1/5 | — |
| July | 1/5 | — |
| Augustviewing | 1/5 | — |
| September | 2/5 | — |
| October | 3/5 | October at Auroville: 24–31°C, northeast monsoon starting. Matrimandir visits need advance slots — shoulder, organic farms wet underfoot. |
| November | 4/5 | November at Auroville: 23–31°C, Matrimandir bookings easier than peak Dec–Jan, community kitchens in full rhythm. Solid month — northeast monsoon showers possible. |
| December | 5/5 | December at Auroville: 20–30°C on the Coromandel coast. Matrimandir grounds pleasant all day, community open for outside visits in the cool season. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Connected by road from nearest city.. Roads: Reasonable roads. Self-drive: Depends on terrain. Public transport: Bus/train available.. Last stretch: easy to moderate
Elevation
30m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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